Laboratory Training and Health and Safety Coordinator

We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused Laboratory Training and Health & Safety Coordinator to join our client in their laboratory. In this key role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of their laboratory, manage and support their seasonal workforce, and ensure they continue to deliver industry-leading testing standards.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, in this hands-on leadership role you’ll make a real impact — from recruitment and training to daily operations and continuous improvement.

On a day by day basis you will:

• Recruit and onboard Laboratory Technicians, Senior Technicians, and other seasonal lab staff
• Develop and maintain training plans, resources, and standard procedures
• Lead, motivate, and support the laboratory team
• Coordinate and deliver training for seasonal and supervisory staff
• Manage rostering and ensure adequate coverage for all shifts
• Oversee daily lab operations, ensuring throughput, testing integrity, and turnaround targets are met
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead daily Toolbox meetings
• Participate in sampling and post-harvest activities
• Complete season reviews and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure the lab operates to ISO 17025 and industry best practice standards
• Support audits, investigate non-conformances, and drive quality improvements